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2 Readers’ Choice Awards
Thank You For Voting Us Your Favorite Church!
DINING
Favorite Bakery First Place Aurelio’s Bakery Second Place Baker Street Third Place Coffee Crush
Favorite Place to buy Furniture
Honorable Mention Sophie’s Café
Favorite Banquet Facility First Place Champs Banquet Venue Second Place Deer Valley Banquets Third Place Candlelight Inn Honorable Mention Barnacopia - Polo
Favorite Fast Food Service First Place Arthur’s Garden Deli Second Place Culver’s Third Place Don Pedro’s Honorable Mention Taco Bell
of Rock Falls Harold’s Furniture has been in business for 64 years. In 1957 Harold Harrison recognized the need for used furniture and started operating Harold’s Furniture out of his home. Deciding to carry on Harold’s dream, Shawn & Becky Hunter purchased the business in 1995.
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Harold’s Furniture carries a variety of furniture brands, such as, Southern Motion, Ashley, Best Home Furnishings and more. They also have a variety of home accessories; lamps, pictures, rugs, etc. Harold’s Furniture is proud to say they are family owned and pride themselves on personal, professional and friendly service and quick delivery. Harold’s Furniture is located at 1210 W. Rock Falls Rd., Rock Falls, IL 815-625-7177 haroldsfurniture1.com email: haroldsfurniture1@gmail.com Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm Saturday 8:30am-5pm Sunday Noon-4pm
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Favorite Place for a Shake
Favorite Place for a Steak
Favorite Place for Breakfast
First Place Dairy Queen
First Place Prime Quarter Steak House
First Place Eggs in Paradise
Second Place Culver’s
Second Place Galena Steak House
Second Place Maple Pancake House
Third Place Dairy Delite
Third Place Forest Inn
Third Place Flynnie’s
Honorable Mention Revolution Wellness
Honorable Mention Blackhawk Steak Pit
Honorable Mention Brother Daryl’s
First Place Candlelight Inn Second Place Basil Tree Third Place Smoked on 3rd Honorable Mention Somkit
Honorable Mention Candlelight Inn
Thank You for Voting us...
#1 Pharmacy
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Thank You For Voting Us #1 Antique Shop For 13 Years Running!
307 First Ave., Sterling Mon-Sun 10am-4pm
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Favorite Place for a First Date
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#1 PLACE FOR LUNCH #1 FAST FOOD SERVICE
Favorite Place for Brunch First Place White Pines Second Place Lisa’s Brick House Third Place Smoked on 3rd Honorable Mention Brother Daryl’s
Favorite Place for Chicken First Place Candlelight Inn Second Place B.B.Y. Chicken & Carry Out Third Place Don’s Seafood & Chicken Honorable Mention Rip’s Tavern - Ladd
Favorite Place for Coffee First Place Sophie’s Café Second Place Coffee Crush Third Place AirPlay Espresso & Bakery Honorable Mention Starbucks
Favorite Place for a First Date, Favorite Place for Chicken, The Candlelight Inn opened in June of 1967 under the ownership of Chuck Sisson, Lyman Prescott and Bob Prescott. After a short period, Chuck and Lyman left the business, although Lyman continued to own the building. The business thrived for more than 20 years, especially after the invention of Chicken George in the early 1970s. In the mid 1980s Bob and his wife, Jan, decided that their next move should be to buy the building the restaurant occupied at the 100 block of West Third. However, Lyman Prescott did not want to sell. Thus, they looked at other options and settled on a location on the north end of Sterling, 2907 N. Locust. The building actually had been a barn at one time but was remodeled into a restaurant over the years and, before the Prescotts’ purchase in 1989, it was a restaurant known as “The Country Squire.” They moved the business, remodeled and added on. Their customers followed them, and the Candlelight grew. In 2000, their son Matthew came home and took over the responsibility and ownership of the Sterling location. He saw a need to continue building the business, and in 2004 he built the Candlelight Inn at 2200 First Avenue, Rock Falls. The new location brought a whole new look and attitude to the Candlelight Inn name. In 2010 he leased the restaurant and marina in Clinton, Iowa, at 511 Riverview Drive.
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BEST CUSTOMERS IN THE WORLD! Good Food... GREAT TIMES! 218 Locust St., Sterling 625-7969 (For Carryout)
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First Place Dairy Queen Second Place Dairy Delite Third Place Culver’s Honorable Mention Arthur’s Garden Deli
Favorite Place for Hamburgers First Place Culver’s Second Place Shamrock Pub Third Place The Factory
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Favorite Place for Dessert
SOURCE for
• Appliances
• Mattresses
2400 N. Locust • Sterling • 815-625-8529
Honorable Mention Lisa’s Brick House
Favorite Place for French Fries
Favorite Place for Ice Cream
First Place McDonald’s
First Place Dairy Delite
Second Place Culver’s
Second Place Dairy Queen
Third Place Shooters Honorable Mention Lisa’s Brick House
Third Place Culver’s Honorable Mention Dairy Mart Plus
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Thank you for voting us Your Favorite Florist! We are SO honored and appreciate all your support. Favorite Place for Lunch First Place Arthur’s Garden Deli Second Place Kelly’s
Favorite Chiropractic Clinic
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Third Place Angelo’s
815-625-0080 • 800-622-7673
Honorable Mention The Factory
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Favorite Place for Margaritas
RITUALS CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS
First Place El Tapatio
18573 Pennington Rd. Sterling, IL
Second Place Willy’s Third Place Kelly’s Honorable Mention Candlelight Inn
Favorite Place for Mexican Food First Place Kelly’s Second Place El Tapatio Third Place Willy’s Honorable Mention Las Palmas
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Dr. Lauren has been in practice for 10 years, but started this office in September 2019. She has been back in the Sauk Valley Area since 2017 and loves serving in the community where she grew up. We specialize in prenatal and postpartum care but have found ourselves with a large athlete following due to Dr. Lauren’s prior work with professional athletes. It is a marriage of 2 passions; birth & sports. We believe in treating the whole person. We look for issues that leads to the pain areas and don’t just focus on what hurts. We want to solve the problem and with that as our goals, we often have a high success rate. Last year we acquired a MLS laser which is a medical grade FDA approved therapeutic laser to aid in healing and decreasing many different ailments.
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LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE.®
For your insurance and financial needs, see one of these State Farm Agents
THANK YOU FOR MAKING US #1! Chris Hammitt 815 N. Galena Dixon, IL 61021 Bus: 815-288-8050 chris@chrishammitt.com
Mike Sprague 1712 E. 4th Street Sterling, IL 61081 Bus: 815-626-0000 mike@mikesprague.org
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Thank you for voting us as Sauk Valley’s
#1 Plumber 11 years running!
Favorite Place for Pizza First Place Angelo’s Second Place Al & Leda’s Pizzeria - Dixon
• Remodeling & Repair • New Construction • In-Floor Heating Systems
Third Place Al & Leda’s Pizza Villa - Sterling
815-622-0463
Honorable Mention Manny’s
99 Penrose Rd., Sterling, IL 61081
Favorite Place for Seafood
Thank You
First Place Don’s Seafood & Chicken
To All Who Voted For Us!
Second Place Forest Inn Third Place Somkit Honorable Mention Candlelight Inn
Favorite Place for Tacos First Place Kelly’s
Honorable Mention Dairy Mart Plus
Favorite Restaurant First Place Forest Inn Second Place The Factory Third Place Candlelight Inn Honorable Mention Kelly’s
Favorite Salad Bar First Place Angelo’s Second Place Forest Inn Third Place Galena Steak House Honorable Mention Arthur’s Garden Deli
pizzeria
Favorite Electrician
325 West Everett, Dixon • 815-284-3932
Second Place La Laguna Third Place Willy’s
al & Leda’s
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Located at 7833 Tampico Rd., Rock Falls. Phone number is (815) 438-4402 denniselectric.office@gmail.com DE has been in business for 28 years and was started in 1993 by U.S. Army Veteran Dennis Morath and his wife Vernice, of Tampico, IL. DE is a 3rd generation family business started by Dennis Morath, then ran by his son-in-law John Widolff, and now being operated in partnership with John, by his sons and son-in-law. DE is an electrical contracting business with an emphasis on agricultural, residential and commerical needs. DE has a strong focus on community and giving. Our success falls mainly on your willingness to contact, refer and recommend us to your friends and family and for that we Thank You! DE is proud to maintain a large inventory of electrical supply in anticipation of the customers’ needs and our own mission to provide a quick, efficient response when an electrical emergency requires. It gives us great pride to be selected as the Sauk Valley’s #1 Electrical Contractor. We greatly appreciate your continued trust and support.
Thank you for voting us #1 place to purchase tires in the Sauk Valley!
MooreTires.com
NEW LOCATION COMING SOON 1315 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, IL. Located in: Rock Falls, Mendota, Kewanee, Monmouth, Macomb, Dixon
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Favorite Bar/Tavern
Favorite Movie Theater
First Place Shooters
First Place Sterling Theater - Downtown
Second Place The Factory
Second Place Midway Drive-In
Third Place Cochran’s Pub
Third Place AMC Classic - Sterling
Honorable Mention Crystal Cork
Honorable Mention Clinton 8 Movie Theater
Favorite Casino
Favorite Newspaper Columnist
First Place Wild Rose Second Place Rhythm City Third Place Isle of Capri Honorable Mention Jumer’s Casino
First Place Ty Reynolds Second Place Kathleen Schultz Third Place Cody Cutter Honorable Mention Rachel Rodgers
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THANK YOU
for voting us your
Favorite Place to Buy Flooring
e to buy Tires
Favorite Newspaper Comic First Place Family Circus Second Place Garfield Third Place Peanuts Honorable Mention For Better or Worse
Favorite Place to buy Tires
Favorite Place to Bowl First Place Plum Hollow Second Place Paone’s Blackhawk Lanes Third Place Mt. Carroll Bowling Center Third Place Town & Country Lanes - Mt. Morris
Favorite Place to Play Darts or Shoot Pool First Place Whiskey Barrel
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Second Place Cardwell’s
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Third Place Zero’s Tap
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Honorable Mention Jeff’s Refs
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Favorite Place to Take Kids
Favorite Radio Personality
Favorite Radio Station
First Place Shooters
First Place My Play Village
First Place Sam Ramirez
First Place 101.7-WRCV
Second Place Sammy’s Slots & Video Poker Café
Second Place Lowell Park
Second Place Dwyer & Michaels
Second Place 103.7-WLLR
Third Place Rush 4 Gold, Inc.
Third Place Selmi’s
Third Place Patrick McPherson
Third Place 106.5-KCQQ
Honorable Mention Big Slots
Honorable Mention Imagination Station
Honorable Mention Steve Shannon
Honorable Mention 94.3-WLLT
Thank You For Voting Us Your FAVORITE DENTAL CLINIC In The Sauk Valley.
Thank You For Voting Us #2 For Favorite Place To Buy Tires!
SMILE We so appreciate the continued support of our patients.
NOT MORE, JUST BETTER
Dr. Aaron Anderson, DDS
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Dr. Ryan Murphy, DDS
TIRES & WHEELS
STERLING
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JUST FOR FUN
Favorite Church and Where First Place Abiding Word Church - Sterling Second Place St. Andrew Catholic Church - Rock Falls
Favorite Veterinary Clinic
Third Place St. Mary’s Catholic Church - Sterling Honorable Mention Immanuel Lutheran Church - Dixon
First Place Dixon Petunia Festival Second Place Amboy Depot Days Third Place Autumn on Parade Honorable Mention Fiesta Days
Favorite Golf Course First Place Deer Valley Golf Club Second Place Emerald Hill Golf Course Third Place Timber Creek Golf Honorable Mention Lost Nation Golf Course
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River Ridge Animal Hospital provides pets in the Sauk Valley area with the best possible veterinary care, grooming, boarding and day care services. The goal of their caring staff and doctors is to provide the highest quality pet care in the region using state-ofthe art equipment and techniques while still maintaining compassionate small town service and care. Services offered include personalized wellness care, therapeutic “cold” laser for acute and chronic conditions, soft tissue laser surgery, digital radiology, ultrasound, in house laboratory services, advanced dental care, rhinoscopy and orthopedic surgery including external fracture fixation. The doctors and staff are also trained in fear free techniques to try and make your pet’s healthcare experience as enjoyable as possible. Going beyond just your pet’s healthcare needs, River Ridge offers an extensive array of services to spoil and pamper your pet. Their groomers offer numerous pampering and primping services during expanded hours to make your pet look their best. Whether you need to leave your pet for just one day or for a month, your pet will be spoiled in River Ridge’s spacious boarding facility. The boarding area offers everything from deluxe overnight accommodations to daycare services. Visit us at www.riverridgevets.com
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For Voting Us Your #1 Hardware Store in the Sauk Valley
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US YOUR #1 HEATING/COOLING CONTRACTOR IN THE SAUK VALLEY. 1245 N Galena Ave, Dixon 815-284-2052
Favorite Local Politician
Favorite Pet Groomer
First Place Tony McCombie
First Place Muddy Paws
Second Place Joe McDonald
Second Place PetSmart
Third Place Tom Demmer
Third Place River Ridge Animal Hospital
Honorable Mention Adam Kinzinger
Honorable Mention Wizard of Paws
Favorite Park
Favorite Place to Buy Lotto Tickets
First Place Lowell Park Second Place White Pines Forest State Park Third Place Sinnissippi Park Honorable Mention Centennial Park
First Place Casey’s Second Place Shell Third Place Kelley’s Market-Mobil Honorable Mention The Beverage Store
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Really Are... First Place All About You
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Favorite Place to Exercise First Place 7:24 Fitness on the Rock Second Place Planet Fitness Third Place Westwood Fitness & Sports Center
Thank You For Voting Us Your FAVORITE LIQUOR STORE In The Sauk Valley.
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www.youinphotosbynanc.zenfolio.com We appreciate your love and support and are proud to be your #1 choice for ice cream in the Sauk Valley area. Favorite Small Town Honorable Mention Dixon Family YMCA
First Place Morrison Second Place Amboy Third Place Grand Detour Honorable Mention Oregon
Favorite Veterinary Clinic First Place River Ridge Animal Hospital Second Place Morrison Veterinary Clinic Third Place Veterinary Clinic of Prophetstown Honorable Mention Milledgeville Veterinary Clinic
You In Photos By Nanc, Inc. is owned and operated by Nancey Dorner, who loves and specializes in families, babies, weddings, seniors and just plain FUN in her photography! Nanc is always open to any idea and has been since 2014. Creating any special memory really is what she is about. YOU! Your memories! 1400 1st Avenue, Suite C in Rock Falls A proud legal USA owned small business. 815-718-5136
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Hours are all by appointment only. Closed Wednesday and Sunday. SM-ST1958823
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Favorite Antique Shop
Favorite Auctioneer
First Place Showplace Antiques & Treasures
First Place Rob Young
Second Place Waterfront Gifts & Antiques
Second Place Lyle Dirks
Third Place Rustic Relics
Third Place Kevin Considine
Honorable Mention Victorian Grace Antiques
Honorable Mention Lenny Bryson
Favorite Appliance Store
Favorite Auto Body Shop
First Place Knie Appliance & T.V., Inc.
First Place Slim-N-Hank’s
Second Place Farley’s
Second Place Williams Auto Body
Third Place Clover Hills
Third Place Dixon Autobody Clinic
Honorable Mention Prescott’s Appliance
Honorable Mention Becker Auto Body
We want to thank all our listeners that voted Sam Ramirez number one radio personality and River Country 101.7 your favorite radio station
LISTEN TO WIN your invitation starting on February 28th
Thursday, April 7th at 6pm 2022 River Country Listener Appreciation Party
McCormick Event Center 205 East 3rd Street, Rock Falls
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Special guest appearance by rising Country star,
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US YOUR FAVORITE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC!
Favorite Barbershop First Place Ben’s Phresh Kutz Second Place The Loop Third Place Bill & Dick’s Barber Shop
Favorite Flower Shop
Lauren Wills, DC
18573 Pennington Rd., Sterling. (815) 625-8229 www.ritualschiropractic.com
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Honorable Mention Jake’s Barbershop
Favorite Beauty Salon First Place Lotus Wellness Spa & Salon Second Place Fringe & Co. Salon & Western Boutique Third Place Bombshell Beauty Lounge Honorable Mention B’lush Salon
Favorite Car Wash First Place Huffman Car Wash Second Place Super Wash Third Place Four Seasons Power Wash Honorable Mention Kelley’s Market-Mobil
732 N. Galena Ave. Dixon 815-288-3041
Thank You For Voting Us Your #1 Veterinary Clinic In The Sauk Valley Area
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Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm Saturday 9am – 2pm We are located in Dixon and deliver fresh flowers all over the Sauk Valley and beyond. We are a full service florist, specializing in weddings and sympathy tributes. We use the freshest available flowers straight from the farm, never dry packed – always in water until they get to us within 24 hours. Our goal is to always stay on top of the latest trends and changing times. With so many social media followers throughout the country commenting how they wish “they were closer” “wish you shipped” combined with the last couple years of record online orders and less foot traffic, we have pivoted to launch our very own shipped fresh arrangements. Coming this Spring!
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273 IL Route 2 Dixon, IL (815) 288-3394 www.riverridgevets.com
all for voting us the #1 Favorite Place for Breakfast in the Sauk Valley!!
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We are always striving to improve and bring you only the highest quality food by using only quality ingredients!! Saturday-Thursday 6am-2:30pm & Friday 6am-7:30pm
3506 East Lincolnway Sterling, IL 61081
815-564-0735
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Thank you for voting us your
#1 Pet Groomer! SM-ST1960187
Favorite Cell Phone Provider First Place Verizon Second Place US Cellular Third Place Straight Talk
Favorite Place to buy Meat
Honorable Mention AT&T
Favorite Children’s Daycare First Place CGH Helping Hands Second Place Open Sesame Third Place Julie’s Pre-school & Day Care Honorable Mention Bright Beginnings Honorable Mention Sterling Rock Falls Child Care Honorable Mention Dixon YMCA Lovett Child Development Center
Favorite Chiropractic Clinic First Place Rituals Chiropractic and Wellness Second Place Kirkland Chiropractic Third Place Warner Chiropractic Honorable Mention Johnson Chiropractic Honorable Mention Rice Chiropractic
Thank You!
The Butcher Shop has two locations to serve you. Our Rock Falls location, which opened November 2017 and our Sterling location opened in May 2019. We have expanded both locations since each has opened so that we can offer additional varieties of products. We just recently finished our second expansion at the Rock Falls location. Stop out and see the changes!
for voting Discount Eyewear as one of your favorites! Dr. Darrin Vits
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The Butcher Shop is a locally owned and operated fresh and frozen meat market. We specialize in cut-to-order beef, pork, chicken and seafood. We carry a wide variety of products including soups, salads, deli meats and cheese, ready to cook meals and vegetables, appetizers, meat bundles, Fiona and Amelia’s Pies, spices, salsa’s, pickles, raw dog bones, gift certificates and much more. We process Black Angus Beef, which is locally raised on Pfundstein Farms.
109 1st Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 915-7747 Follow Us on Facebook
723 W. Route 30, Rock Falls, IL 61071 (815) 625-6195
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Our current hours of operation are Monday - Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am 3pm and Sunday 10am - 3pm. We would like to thank you for voting us “Favorite Place to Buy Meat!” We appreciate all of our customers and thank you for your continued support. Watch for our ads in the Daily Gazette and Telegraph and Like us on Facebook!. The Butcher Shop 3309 West Rock Falls Rd., Rock Falls, IL 815-632-3931 2501 East Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 815-213-7904 Website: butchershopllc.com
Why Heritage Woods of Sterling? It’s the feeling of community and camaraderie that sets Heritage Woods of Sterling apart from other nursing homes/assisted lifestyle facilities along with our deep wealth of experience, expertise, and good old-fashioned customer service.
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Thank You Sauk Valley
for choosing us as one of your favorite Gift Stores and Place to Buy Crafts.
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Thank You
for voting us your Favorite Landscape Contractor in the Sauk Valley!!
Favorite Contractor /Carpenter
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First Place Boss Roofing & Siding Experts Second Place Angel’s Wood Floor Restoration Third Place TCS Total Construction Services Honorable Mention Kibble Construction
Favorite Place for Ice Cream
Favorite Convenience Store First Place Casey’s Second Place Shell
Favorite Dental Clinic First Place Sterling Dental Group Second Place Amboy Dental Group Third Place Aspen Dental Honorable Mention Brokaw & German
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Fast, Fresh Made to Order Food at a Budget Friendly Price!
Thank you for voting for us! 1st Place for Seafood 3rd Place for Chicken
DON’S SEAFOOD & CHICKEN ...AND MORE
Third Place Stop-N-Go Honorable Mention Kelley’s Market-Mobil
3602 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 815-626-4422 | mccormicknursery@yahoo.com Open 7 Days a Week
Meusel’s Dairy Delite is located at 118 E 7th Street in Dixon and 303 S. Mason Avenue in Amboy It was established in Amboy in 1986 by George and Yolane Meusel. The Dixon location opened in 1998.
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Phone: 815-622-0258 1501 W. 4th St., Sterling
Thank you for voting us #1! We are grateful for our wonderful customers and are excited for the 2022 golf season!
meuselsdairydelite.com I describe my business as Delitefully Delicious! I would also like to give a shout out to my dedicated Dairy Delite family (past and present) for providing outstanding service and unlimited smiles to my devoted Dairy Delite fans.
3298 Hoover Road • Deer Grove (815) 438-4653 • www.dvforegolf.com
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Favorite Financial Advisor
Favorite Financial Planner
Favorite Flower Shop
First Place Dennis Electric
First Place Tom Myers
First Place Edward Jones
First Place Weeds
Second Place Engel Electric
Second Place Chad Weigle
Second Place Waddell & Reed
Second Place Lundstrom Florist
Third Place Complete Electrical Contractors
Third Place Brett Nicklaus
Third Place Country Financial
Third Place Behrz Bloomz
Third Place United Electric
Honorable Mention Aaron Young
Honorable Mention Nicklaus Financial Service
Honorable Mention County Market
Third Place Hilliker Electric
Honorable Mention Chad Nicklaus/Steve Strum
THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US
Thank you for making us a favorite!
123 W 1ST STREET DIXON IL 61021
Grilled to Perfection
PRIME QUARTER STEAK HOUSE • “Grill Your Own” Tonight!
W W W. J B O U T I Q U E I L . CO M @JBOUTIQUEIL
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Of The Best
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FAVORITE PLACE TO SHOP WOMEN’S FASHION & ACCESSORIES & HONORABLE MENTION FOR SHOES
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...mmm...Steak! (Minutes from I-80)
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250 Backbone Rd. • Princeton, IL • 815-872-3500 • primequarter.com Monday call restaurant for hours. | Tuesday - Friday Dinner 5 - 10 p.m. • Lounge opens at 4 p.m. Saturday Dinner 4 - 10 p.m. • Lounge opens at 3:30 p.m. | Sunday Dinner 4 - 9 p.m. • Lounge opens at 3:30 p.m.
Thank You for voting us one of your favorites for burgers! SM-ST1959014
1401 CHICAGO AVE. DIXON, IL • 815-288-4163
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22 Readers’ Choice Awards
For Voting Us As One Of Your Favorite Heating & Cooling Contractors!
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Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm • 24 Hour Emergency Service
209 E. 4th Street • Rock Falls, Illinois 61071 • 815-625-7018
NOW BOOKING!
Favorite Funeral Home First Place McDonald Funeral Homes Second Place Preston-Schilling Funeral Home
Favorite Place to Buy Gas
Third Place Jones Funeral Homes
First Place Harold’s Furniture Second Place Knie’s Ashley Furniture HomeStore Third Place D & E Furniture Honorable Mention Wheelock Furniture
Favorite Garage Door Installer First Place Garage Door Specialists Second Place Raynor Door Authority Third Place Grizzly Garage Door Honorable Mention MDS Doors
MUSIC TRIBUTES
LODGE RESTAURANT
DINNER THEATRE
GIFT SHOPPE
COZY CABINS IN THE WOODS
BANQUETS & PARTIES
VisitWhitePines.com
6712 W PINES RD MT MORRIS, IL 61054
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Honorable Mention Schilling Funeral Home
Favorite Furniture Store
RE-OPENS MARCH 4!
815.655.2400
JOHNSON OIL COMPANY EXPRESSLANE INC.
Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Ltd. Serving Dixon and the Sauk Valley Area Since 1904 Thank you for voting us one of your favorite funeral homes
1305 12th Ave. Rock Falls, IL 815-625-6380 johnsonoilexpresslane.com Hours vary by location Johnson Oil Company, founded in 1959, is a privately held family operated business. Three generations of family strive daily to deliver the experience customers have come to know and count on from Johnson Oil Company. The company currently operates convenience stores throughout Northwester Illinois and Southeastern Iowa, as well as distributes fuel to Shell and BP dealers. Johnson Oil is embedded into the communities it touches and prides itself on giving back. The company provides a positive work environment with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
Jesse P. Partington
Beth Baker
Licensed Funeral Directors Jesse P. Partington, Owner
213 Crawford Ave., Dixon, IL 815-288-4469 www.prestonschilling.com SM-ST1959778
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#1 Massage/Day Spa #1 Beauty Salon #1 Manicure/Pedicure
Favorite Gas Station
Favorite Grocery Store
First Place Shell
First Place Kroger
Second Place Casey’s
Second Place Aldi
Third Place Kroger
Third Place Oliver’s Corner Market
Honorable Mention Stop-N-Go
Honorable Mention County Market
Favorite Gift Store
Favorite Hardware Store
First Place Golden Key Gifts
First Place Ace Hardware & Outdoor Center - Dixon
Second Place Bushel Basket Candle Co.
Second Place Grummert’s Hardware
Third Place Pam’s Hallmark
Third Place Menards
Honorable Mention Rustic Roots
Honorable Mention Frary Lumber
Left to Right. Kari Brown, Tasha Sheley, Jerrie Garcia, Rachelle Yore, Ohnaka Garcia and Samantha Royer. (Not pictured Kirsti Remrey)
Your Wellness & Beauty Haven
SERVICES Massage Therapy • Hair • Nails • Facials Face & Full Body Waxing • Makeup Lash Lift & Tint • Ear Candling GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE
219 First Ave., Rock Falls
815-626-5761
OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
501 WEST 2ND ST., ROCK FALLS, IL
815.632.3433 #lotuswellnessspasalon
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Thank you for voting us one of your favorites!
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FAVORITE
FLOWER SHOP
Favorite Heating/Cooling Contractor First Place Farley’s Heating & Cooling Second Place D&W Air Solutions
Favorite Senior Facility 732 N GALENA AVE, DIXON, IL
Third Place Central Heating & Cooling Honorable Mention MO-ST Plumbing & Mechanical
Thank You
Sauk Valley Area
Favorite Insurance Agency First Place State Farm Second Place Smeltzer Insurance Third Place Country Financial Honorable Mention Hicks Insurance
Favorite Insurance Agent First Place Bill Dean Second Place Chris Hammitt Third Place Mike Sprague Honorable Mention Greg Hicks
620 North Ottawa Dixon
for your vote of confidence
Once again, Heritage Square received the 1st place Favorite Senior Facility “Readers’ Choice Award for 2022. This award is a reflection of the high standards set by our Board of Directors: Judge Charles Beckman, President, Dr. T. Appenheimer, Patrick Jones Jr., Kenda Bailey, Debra Didier, Dan Kapolnek and Tom Densmore. The array of expertise and experience among these community leaders harmonizes all decision making. As Administrator, it is an honor and privilege to work for leaders of strong dedication and integrity. Heritage Square marks its 48th year as a long term health care provider.
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Thank you all for your continual support in serving this great community. Respectfully, Bonnie O’Connell, Administrator SM-ST1958814
620 North Ottawa • Dixon (815) 288-2251 www.heritagesquaredixon.com
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Favorite Landscape Contractor
First Place Venier Jewelers
First Place McCormick’s Nursery & Garden Center
Second Place Kay Jewelers
Second Place Distinctive Gardens
Third Place Trein’s Jewelry
Third Place Buntjer Bros.
Honorable Mention First Avenue Jewelry
Honorable Mention Dreamscapes By Dennis
Favorite Law Firm
Favorite Liquor Store
First Place Pignatelli & Associates
First Place Liquor ‘n’ Wine, Inc.
Second Place Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, PC
Second Place The Beverage Store
Third Place Mertes & Mertes
Third Place CVS
Honorable Mention Ehrmann, Gehlbach, Badger, & Considine, LLC
Honorable Mention Amboy Food & Liquor
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# For Pizza
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Angelo’s 815-625-5163 608 12th Ave. Rock Falls
One of your favorite places for lunch! Angelo’s II 815-625-5451 2525 E. Lincolnway Sterling
Angelo’s III 815-285-0055 800 North Galena Ave. Dixon
Angelo’s Delivery 815-625-5000 1804 Locust St. Sterling
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#2 FAVORITE CHIROPRACTOR!
Favorite Lumber Company
KIRKLAND FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER
First Place Menards Second Place Frary Lumber Third Place R.P. Lumber
Favorite Restaurant
Favorite Massage/Day Spa Second Place Dana Dietz Medical Massage Third Place Sauk Valley Massage Therapy Honorable Mention Extreme Hair & Day Spa
Favorite Nursing Home /Assisted Living First Place Heritage Square Second Place Genesis Healthcare Second Place Morningside of Sterling Third Place Heritage Woods of Sterling
815-380-2180
229 1st Ave Suite 2 Rock Falls, IL
Honorable Mention Kitzman’s Lumber
First Place Lotus Wellness Spa & Salon
Dr. Sid Kirkland • Dr. Ashley Kirkland • Dr. Josh Kirkland
20657 Lincoln Rd. Morrison, IL
WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS FOR MAKING US YOUR #1 PLACE TO BUY MEAT!
815-772-4557
2022
Forest Inn is a warm and inviting place where many parties and family celebrations are enjoyed, or just a night to get away and enjoy the great atmosphere. Forest Inn has been serving the areas finest food and spirits since 1934. Many of our staff have been greeting regular patrons for over a decade. Everyone feels like family. Our menu is crafted to accommodate a variety of preferences. American Steakhouse offering extensive choices of Classic American fare, including only the finest USDA aged steaks and chops, seafood, and daily specials, to compliment one of the best salad bars in the area. We can accommodate any occasion or gathering. Our party room can host birthdays, anniversaries, retirement parties, class reunions, family reunions, wedding rehearsals, Office parties or any reason you may need to come to the Forest Inn. Our entire menu is available for take-outs.
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1 pack of 4 - 1/4 lb Hot Dogs with $25 Purchase. Offer good through March 7, 2022
Your Hometown Meat Market Serving Fresh and Frozen Beef, Pork, Chicken, & Seafood! Black Angus Beef locally raised and processed here MEAT BUNDLES • GIFT CERTIFICATES • FUNDRAISERS 3309 W. Rock Falls Rd., Rock Falls • 815-632-3931 2501 East Lincolnway, Sterling • 815-213-7904 Hrs: Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm • Sat. 9am - 3pm • Sun. 10am - 3pm www.butchershopllc.com
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First Place Pest Control Consultants Second Place Sauk Valley Pest Control
Favorite Pet Store First Place PetSmart Second Place Blain’s Farm & Fleet Third Place Pet Supplies Plus Honorable Mention Muddy Paws
Favorite Pharmacy First Place Walgreens Second Place CVS Third Place Walmart Honorable Mention Snyder Pharmacy
Thank You for voting us the #1 Garage Door Installer in the Sauk Valley.
Serving the Sauk Valley Area for Over 40 Years!
Favorite Hardware Store
2704 Locust St, Sterling • 815-626-8911
Third Place Crown Exterminators Honorable Mention Bargain Exterminators
1st
www.garagedoorspecialists1.com
of Dixon Ace Hardware and Outdoor Center opened in 1977 by Roger Kelly and a partner at 735 N. Galena Avenue. In 1979, they moved to their current location of 900 N. Galena Avenue where they sold boats, motors, outdoor equipment and hardware. In 1992, Jennifer Kelly (Roger’s granddaughter) joined the business and was followed by her brother Chris (grandson) in 1994. In 1995, Rich Kelly (Roger’s son) purchased Roger’s partner’s share and joined the family business. Throughout the years, extensive remodeling and additions have taken place including: a warehouse in 2003, a face-lift for the front of the store in 2005, a remodel of the back storage area in 2006, a total store reset in 2007 and in 2014, a remodel of the existing warehouse into the new rental department, and the addition of a new warehouse. Today, Ace Hardware and Outdoor Center is a complete hardware store with extensive plumbing and electrical departments and a full line of hardware and specialty fasteners with sizes up to grade 8. A large paint department features Ace Paint, Clark + Kensington Paint and Benjamin Moore Paint, and can custom tint any of our paint brands to suit your needs. Stihl and Toro outdoor power equipment, along with Weber & Traeger grills are some of the other products Ace carries.
Thank You Sauk Valley
for Choosing Us as Your Favorite Electrician!
STERLING 1514 W. Fourth Street
(815) 625-5949 ROCKFORD ENGELELECTRIC.COM
5280 11th Street
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Favorite Pest Control Service
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for voting us your #1 Furniture Store! Favorite Photographer First Place You in Photos by Nanc Second Place Photography by Ashley Nares Third Place Josie Anderson Honorable Mention Brittany Moore Photography
Favorite Place for an Oil Change First Place Bollman Auto Center Second Place Ken Nelson Auto Group Third Place Mobil 1 Lube Express Honorable Mention Pit Stop
Favorite Place to Buy Crafts First Place JoAnn Fabrics Second Place Golden Key Gifts
Harold’s Furniture
Favorite Place to Buy Flooring
1210 W. Rock Falls Rd. • Rock Falls, IL (815) 625-7177
First Place Boss Carpet One Floor & Home Second Place Brothers Flooring
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Third Place Menards Honorable Mention Angel’s Wood Floor Restoration
Favorite Place to Buy Garden Supplies First Place Anne’s Garden Center Second Place Selmi’s
Thank You
Third Place Menards
For Voting Us As Your #1 Restaurant And One Of Your Favorites For Seafood & Salad Bar
Honorable Mention K & R Greenhouse
Favorite Place to Buy Greeting Cards First Place Pam’s Hallmark
Third Place Rustic Roots
Second Place Dollar Tree
Honorable Mention Bushel Basket Candle Co.
Third Place Golden Key Gifts Honorable Mention Dollar General
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20657 Lincoln Rd Morrison, IL 61270 (815) 772-4557
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29 Favorite Place to Buy Shoes
First Place The Butcher Shop
First Place Kohl’s
Second Place Oliver’s Corner Market
Second Place Shoe Sensation
Third Place Kroger
Third Place Blain’s Farm & Fleet
Honorable Mention County Market
Honorable Mention J Boutique
Favorite Place to Buy Men’s Fashions
Favorite Place to Buy Sporting Goods
First Place Kohl’s
First Place Dunham’s Sports
Second Place Blain’s Farm & Fleet
Second Place Blain’s Farm & Fleet
Third Place Kaleel’s
Third Place Stone Bridge Running
Honorable Mention Dunham’s Sports
Honorable Mention Rigler’s Sports Supply
DIXON, ILLINOIS EST. 1945
As we celebrate over 75 years in business, we would like to thank our community for voting Venier Jewelers “Favorite Jewelry Store” in 2022.
Since 1959
www.venierjewelers.com SM-ST1959015
“Thank You For Voting For Us!”
3913 E. Lincolnway • Sterling 815-625-9028
#1 Favorite Gas Station #2 Favorite Place To Buy Lotto Tickets #2 Favorite Convenience Store
THANKS SAUK VALLEY
JOHNSON OIL COMPANY
Tires, Sporting Goods, Men’s Fashions, Shoes & Pet Store
EXPRESSLANE INC
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SM-ST1956935
For voting us one of your favorite places to purchase
1305 12TH AVE, ROCK FALLS, IL 61071 (815) 625-6380
www.johnsonoilexpresslane.com
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30 Favorite Place to Buy Tires First Place Moore Tires Second Place Wheelhouse Third Place Dixon Tire Center Honorable Mention Blain’s Farm & Fleet
Favorite Place To Buy Women’s Fashions First Place UOI Second Place J Boutique Third Place Envy Boutique Honorable Mention Kohl’s
Favorite Place to get a Manicure or Pedicure First Place Lotus Wellness Spa and Salon Second Place K Nails & Spa Third Place Le Nails Honorable Mention Extreme Hair & Day Spa
Favorite Place to Purchase Eyeglasses First Place Bard Optical Second Place Discount Eyewear Third Place All About Eyes Honorable Mention Shopko Optical
We are THANKFUL for you! When you support a small Business, you are supporting a dream. We are THANKFUL for all of our loyal Customers for the past 19 Years! BEN & MISSY PHILLIPS
Ben’s Phresh Kutz
Ben Phillips
Illinois Licensed Master Barber
Check us out on Facebook!
207 2nd Avenue Rock Falls, IL 61071 (Across from the post office)
815 • 625 • 3153
Favorite Antique Shop
We are a multi-level shopping experience that has been serving the Sauk Valley area for 12 years. Hundreds of vendors call Showplace Antiques and Treasures home. We are a shopping destination for those who love antiques. Our vendors have everything from seasonal decor to collectibles to home decor, coins, jewelry & thousands of books from A to Z, old and new. We have the best customers and truly appreciate their business. We are one big family at Showplace Antiques and Treasures, and we love what we do. Stop and see us, as the coffee is always on and the treasures are out.
Something for Everyone! 307 First Ave., Sterling
SM-ST1959155 SM-ST1 959155
Favorite Place to Exercise
724fitnessontherock.com
107 ½ 1st Ave., Rock Falls 815-564-9000 Hours: 24/7
We opened our doors in October of 2019. We are a locally owned gym that strives to provide the best training, guidance, and support system in the Sauk Valley area to help people live healthier lives. Not only do we offer 24/7 access to our gym for our members, we also offer many types of training options for people of all ages and experience. We believe we offer the Trifecta of Fitness Training, Resistance Training, Cardiovascular, and Flexibility. We are always trying to add more class options and times, but our biggest enhancement has been the addition and renovation of our studio location at 318 1st Ave. in Sterling. This has allowed us to provide more options for our members and space people out better during classes.
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Favorite Tax Preparer
Favorite Travel Agency
Favorite Tree Service
First Place Lance’s Plumbing
First Place H & R Block
First Place Destinations Travel Services
First Place Climbing Cliffs
Second Place Sauk Valley Plumbing
Second Place Wiemken’s Tax Service
Second Place Travel Consultants
Second Place Perfect Tree Service
Third Place Reaver Plumbing
Third Place WIPFLi
Third Place Beach Gal Travel Services
Third Place Hey Tree Service
Honorable Mention Lenhart Plumbing
Honorable Mention Joel Downie
Honorable Mention Grown-Up Getaways
Honorable Mention Ryan’s Tree Services
Favorite Tanning Salon
Honorable Mention Propheter Financial
First Place Planet Fitness Second Place Vegas Sun - Dixon Third Place L.A. Tan Honorable Mention Extreme Hair & Day Spa
Favorite Place for Worship
& n e k ic h C B.B.Y. Carry Out Thank you for voting us as one of your Favorite Places for Chicken! See us on Facebook!
219 W.River St. • Dixon • 815-288-4991
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806 E. LYNN BLVD, STERLING AWC815.ORG
Abiding Word Church is a non-denominational church founded in 1985. Lead pastor Rev. Scott Porter has been on staff at Abiding Word for 35 years. Pastor Scott is from Rock Falls, and his wife, and co-pastor, Rev. Terri Porter is from Sterling. They both have a heart and passion for this area. Abiding Word is a regional church where people attend from over 20 communities in the Sauk Valley. Abiding Word Church is a community of believers that warmly embraces and accepts all ages, races, and social backgrounds with the pure love of God. Our goal is to establish a generation of healthy families which will be a heritage for years to come. A church with a dynamic children’s and youth ministry that impacts the students of our community through creative ministry, character development, and leadership training. Young people are NOT the future of the church they are the church of today. A church with innovative and creative services utilizing drama, lighting, video, music and illustrated messages to bring the Word of God alive and capture the hearts of people.
Dennis Electric
From our family, to yours,
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US YOUR #1 ELECTRICIAN! SM-ST1959918
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Sterling, IL 2907 N. Locust St. 815-625-2600
Rock Falls, IL 2200 First Ave. 815-626-1897
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